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Archive for August 14th, 2026

Avoiding Informal Language in APA Style  Writing 

When writing formally for APA, especially in the first and second drafts, it is natural to begin by writing informally to get your thoughts down on paper. After a revision […]

Writing The Conclusion Paragraph

Many students find the concluding paragraph challenging because they do not know how to effectively end their papers. Fortunately, once you have completed the body of the paper, the conclusion […]

Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations

When PowerPoint presentations are designed with purpose and clarity, they can be a powerful and visually stimulating way to convey information. Putra & Kayen (2025) explained, “The effective presentation delivery […]

10 Ways to Polish a Draft

Writing typically happens in stages. During prewriting, research and planning build a foundation. Drafting gives shape to ideas, while editing corrects errors. Revision fine-tunes readability, connectedness, structure, and the effective […]

Using POLKA: Writing With the Reader in Mind

Whenever we write, whether it be a paper for class or an email for work, we tend to focus on the details of the message we are trying to convey. […]

The Importance of Inclusivity

In 2023, the American Psychological Association [APA] published the second edition of its Inclusive Language Guide to continue its mission of eradicating “the destructive hierarchies that have marginalized people from […]